PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 2553 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 101 p4p, 117 weight class). JR Adams Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams Junior
vs
Randy

199 cm
33
265
13 - 11 - 1

225 cm
47
271
28 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
Hardcore Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy connects with a solid leg kick.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy thows a body kick. Adams Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adams Junior cracks Randy with an open hand slap.
Randy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randy is fending him off so far but Adams Junior persists. Nope, Randy circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randy wants it to stay on the feet.
Randy feints and then cracks Adams Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams Junior down.
A punch lands to the side of Adams Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Adams Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Randy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adams Junior is in Randy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randy is controlling Adams Junior's posture.
Adams Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randy's guard.
Adams Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior is pressing down on Randy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randy is holding on for now.
Randy is trying is best to control the position here.

Randy is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adams Junior moves nicely into side control.
Adams Junior in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Adams Junior.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
Adams Junior controlling the action here.

Adams Junior seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior working over Randy with some ground and pound. Randy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randy keeping control of the position.
We've been informed that Randy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adams Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Randy swings for the body but Adams Junior moves out of range.

Adams Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Randy quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams Junior is looking to take a break and control but Randy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams Junior in particular looking to stall.
Adams Junior prevents Randy from improving his position.
Adams Junior content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior is pressing down on Randy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randy is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Randy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Randy. That snapped Adams Junior's head back.
Randy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams Junior tries to clinch but Randy moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior misses with a double jab.
Randy looks to land a right hand but Adams Junior moved out of range.
Randy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams Junior misses with a double jab.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Randy steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Adams Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Adams Junior tries to clinch but Randy moves out of range.
Randy misses with a leg kick.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randy in his tracks.
Randy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams Junior.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams Junior moves away.
Randy misses with a double jab
and Adams Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams Junior looks for a takedown but Randy sprawls well.
Randy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams Junior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randy gets caught flat footed, as Adams Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Adams Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams Junior is pushing down on Randy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randy is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randy is refusing to be controlled, as Adams Junior sits in half guard.
Adams Junior wants to pass the guard but Randy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to roll over but Adams Junior keeps him under control.

Adams Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams Junior tries to pass to full mount but Randy defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randy trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Adams Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adams Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randy throws a solid leg kick but Adams Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randy.
Randy misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Randy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams Junior misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Randy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams Junior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randy scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams Junior wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy with a nice cross.
Randy blocks a jab.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adams Junior swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Randy thumps Adams Junior with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy throws a hook but Adams Junior avoids it easily.
Adams Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy misses with a hook
and Adams Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randy on the side of the head.
Macho Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams Junior.
Randy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adams Junior cracks Randy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams Junior throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Adams Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Randy throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randy tries to land a body kick
and Adams Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randy's knee momentarily.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Adams Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy misses with a hook.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown.
Adams Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams Junior somewhat.
JR Adams Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams Junior throws a series of punches but Randy moves out of range.
Randy is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Adams Junior.
Adams Junior is looking to clinch.
Adams Junior misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Adams Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randy scores with a jab to the head.
Randy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adams Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams Junior.
A telegraphed right hand from Randy misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy scores with a jab to the body.

Adams Junior drives through and clinches with Randy against the cage.
Randy tries to work over Adams Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams Junior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randy tries a body shot but Adams Junior blocks it.

Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams Junior is defended easily by Randy.
Adams Junior slips under a jab from Randy.
Adams Junior avoids the body shot from Randy.
Adams Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Adams Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy throws a solid leg kick but Adams Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randy.
Adams Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy moves away from the strike by Adams Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams Junior.
Randy misses with a low kick as Adams Junior jumps back.
Randy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams Junior.
Randy swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams Junior.
Randy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Randy misses with an uppercut.

Adams Junior clinches.
Randy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy takes a shot to the head.

Adams Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randy, pushing him back against the cage.
Randy misses with the head strike.
Randy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams Junior lands a right hand.
Adams Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Macho Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams Junior!
JR Adams Junior seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.